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Jennifer Aniston Inspired Salad

Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1-1/2 cups quinoa uncooked, rinsed well
  • 3 cups water or broth
  • 15 ozs jar chickpeas drained and rinsed well
  • 1 large English cucumber diced
  • 1 large bunch of fresh parsley chopped
  • 1 large bunch of fresh mint leaves chopped
  • 1 medium red onion diced
  • 2 or 3 leftover grilled chicken breasts diced
  • ½ cup pistachios coarsely chopped
  • 1 large lemon juice, and zest
  • 2 Tbsps apple cider vinegar
  • 3 Tbsps extra virgin olive oil
  • sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • crumbled feta cheese optional

Instructions

  • Place your rinsed quinoa into a medium saucepan and add the water.
  • Simmer for 15 minutes, then remove from heat and fluff with a fork. Allow it
  • to cool while you prepare the rest of your ingredients.
  • In a large bowl, add the chickpeas, chopped cucumber, parsley, mint, onion,
  • grilled chicken, and pistachios.
  • Add in your cooked quinoa, lemon zest, lemon juice, vinegar, and olive oil, then season to your taste.
  • Stir well to combine. Serve with crumbled feta cheese, if desired, and enjoy!
  • Stays good for 3-4 days in the refrigerator in a tightly sealed container.